74 minutes ago Riding in a Zoox robotaxi at CES 2025: Everything that went right and wrong

A construction zone. A car crash. A double-parked truck. A motorcycle cop with its red, white, and blues deployed.  My one-hour trip along the Las Vegas Strip in a custom-built Zoox robotaxi during CES 2025 wasn’t a dull one. A second, shorter ride the following evening proved less eventful. And in both rides, the Zoox […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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26 hours ago A swanky S.F. building sold beyond its value. Now the sellers are suing the city for a tax refund

A swanky S.F. building sold beyond its value. Now the sellers are suing the city for a tax refund  San Francisco Chronicle

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5 hours ago Man charged in Capitol riot captured in Canada after fleeing U.S. to avoid prison sentence

Man charged in Capitol riot captured in Canada after fleeing U.S. to avoid prison sentence  CBS News

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2 hours ago Port City celebrating Washington’s birthday with American history trivia competition

Port City celebrating Washington’s birthday with American history trivia competition  ALXnow

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7 hours ago Automatic braking sensors on cars may not notice pedestrians wearing safety gear

A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests that automated crash prevention systems may fail to detect pedestrians wearing high-visibility clothing that makes them stand out to human drivers.

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5 hours ago Family Pleads for Help Finding Missing Oswego Woman Last Seen in Alaska

Family Pleads for Help Finding Missing Oswego Woman Last Seen in Alaska  WIBX AM 950

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41 hours ago WA State L&I refuses to pay Kitsap County woman’s medical bills after suffering on

WA State L&I refuses to pay Kitsap County woman’s medical bills after suffering on-the-job injuries  KIRO Seattle

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7 hours ago California fires live updates: LA sheriff says city looks like ‘atomic bomb dropped'

At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

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11 hours ago Red state AGs welcome Trump crackdown on illegal immigration after four years battling Biden

Twenty Republican state attorneys general back Trump's impending immigration crackdown, criticizing Biden's policies for weakening border security.

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41 hours ago Rand Paul: I Won't Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) stated that he won’t vote for a large reconciliation bill on the border, taxes, and energy if it includes an increase in the debt ceiling. Paul began The post Rand Paul: I Won’t Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Illegal immigrant accused in attempted teen kidnapping deported 5 times: officials

A Mexican illegal immigrant deported from the United States five times has been arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap a teenage Alabama girl on New Year's Eve.

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12 hours ago Acting ICE Director: Biden 'Absolutely' Should Have Acted Sooner on Border

During an interview with NBC News that took place on Wednesday and was released Thursday, Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of ICE P.J. Lechleitner said that President Joe Biden “absolutely” should have taken the The post Acting ICE Director: Biden ‘Absolutely’ Should Have Acted Sooner on Border appeared first on Breitbart.

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20 hours ago San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie takes aim at city's historic deficit with hiring freeze

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie takes aim at city's historic deficit with hiring freeze  CBS News

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11 hours ago Bourbon Street terror victims sue New Orleans as Louisiana AG investigates security lapses

At least two dozen New Orleans terrorist attack victims are filing lawsuits against the city and its police department, according to the law firms representing them.

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22 hours ago Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers have spent months trying to identify a disease that will help them build their case for closing the border.

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12 hours ago Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered for breaking barriers

Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and city

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24 hours ago Next Woman Up: Gayatri Nambiar, Football Solutions Developer for the Washington Commanders

Next Woman Up: Gayatri Nambiar, Football Solutions Developer for the Washington Commanders  NFL.com

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15 hours ago Firecrackers go haywire at Lurie’s inauguration banquet, woman struck and injured

Firecrackers go haywire at Lurie’s inauguration banquet, woman struck and injured  KRON4

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25 hours ago Exclusive: Chip Roy Reintroduces Border Bill that Became Election Year Rallying Cry

Rep. Chip Roy is reintroducing legislation wielded by Republicans in the 2024 election cycle to highlight the Biden-Harris administration's border security failures. The post Exclusive: Chip Roy Reintroduces Border Bill that Became Election Year Rallying Cry appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 hours ago Ben Affleck Leaves Jennifer Garner's To Discover Fate Of His Home Amid Devastating LA Fires

Ben Affleck is one of the lucky ones. For now, anyway. As fires broke out across Los Angeles earlier this week, the actor was spotted fleeing his $20 million house in the Pacific Palisades to get to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their three kids, Violet, Fin, and Samuel. He reportedly helped them evacuate from [...] Read More... The post Ben Affleck Leaves Jennifer Garner's To Discover Fate Of His Home Amid Devastating LA Fires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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25 hours ago Brooke Shields Accuses Plastic Surgeon Of Doing NSFW Procedure Without Her Consent: ‘Rape Of Some Kind’

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Brooke Shields is opening up about a shocking transgression at the hands of a medical professional. In her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman, out next week, the Mother of the Bride star revealed an intimate surgery she received — without [...] Read More... The post Brooke Shields Accuses Plastic Surgeon Of Doing NSFW Procedure Without Her Consent: ‘Rape Of Some Kind’ appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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21 hours ago ‘Lesbians Get it Done’: Pride Magazine Celebrates Gay Fire Chief’s Leadership as California Fires Rage

As the wildfires rage, a left-wing magazine is hailing Kristin Crowley, Los Angeles’s first LGBTQ+ fire chief, as proof that “lesbians get it done,” sparking backlash over priorities during the city’s historic disaster. The post ‘Lesbians Get it Done’: Pride Magazine Celebrates Gay Fire Chief’s Leadership as California Fires Rage appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 hours ago American tennis star Frances Tiafoe dishes on 'crazy' hangouts with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce

Frances Tiafoe is enjoying his new stardom which includes hangouts with Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.

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21 hours ago Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson Slam Gavin Newsom's Failure to Prepare L.A. for Wildfires: 'You're Out of Your F*cking Mind, Ruined This State'

Podcast powerhouse Joe Rogan and director-actor Mel Gibson slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom (D)'s failure to prepare Los Angeles for the catastrophic wildfires that have now been destroying regions of the city for three days straight. The post Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson Slam Gavin Newsom’s Failure to Prepare L.A. for Wildfires: ‘You’re Out of Your F*cking Mind, Ruined This State’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 hours ago Amazon and Seattle: Mayor Bruce Harrell on tech giant's full return to office, and relationship with city

Amazon and Seattle: Mayor Bruce Harrell on tech giant's full return to office, and relationship with city  GeekWire

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22 hours ago Canada Shares Firefighting Aircraft with L.A. After Its Own Disastrous Wildfires

Los Angeles is counting on a significant Canadian presence in its firefighting forces this week as multiple blazes ravage the city, forcing tens of thousands out of their homes. The government of Quebec, in particular, confirmed on Wednesday that its aircraft are currently operating to try to put out the fires in Los Angeles. The post Canada Shares Firefighting Aircraft with L.A. After Its Own Disastrous Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 hours ago Karen Bass' 2021 tweet comes back to haunt her as LA residents demand accountability

LA Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being in Ghana while her city battled wildfires this week. A 2021 social media message attacking Sen. Ted Cruz is now coming back to haunt her.

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22 hours ago Whitney Cummings, Sarah Michelle Gellar Lead Flurry of Hollywood Celebrities Turning on Democrats Amid L.A. Wildfires

Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and comedian Whitney Cummings are among the growing list of Hollywood celebrities turning on Democrats, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, as raging wildfires ripped through the city of Los Angeles. The post Whitney Cummings, Sarah Michelle Gellar Lead Flurry of Hollywood Celebrities Turning on Democrats Amid L.A. Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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29 hours ago Retiring ICE chief says Biden should have acted 'earlier' to address migrant surge

Acting ICE Director Patrick "PJ" Lechleitner wishes President Biden would have taken action on the border earlier in his tenure as the migrant surge spiraled. He joined 'FOX & Friends' to discuss.

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22 hours ago LIVE: Thousands flee as deadly fires scorch Los Angeles: ABC News Live

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31 hours ago Mexican president hits back at Trump, suggests new name for United States

Mexican president hits back at Trump, suggests new name for United States  Hindustan Times

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22 hours ago Video shows bulldozer removing cars abandoned by people fleeing Los Angeles fires

Video shows bulldozer removing cars abandoned by people fleeing Los Angeles fires  USA TODAY

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32 hours ago L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Last Month Bragged About Building a 'Greener LA'

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who is under fire for being in Africa as her city erupted in flames this week, last month boasted that she was "building a greener L.A." The post L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Last Month Bragged About Building a ‘Greener LA’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 hours ago Rep. Escobar Hold Launch Event for “A Better Way Forward,” A New Policy Framework on Border Security and Regional Migration

Rep. Escobar Hold Launch Event for “A Better Way Forward,” A New Policy Framework on Border Security and Regional Migration  FWD.us

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33 hours ago Xocean raises $119M to capture ocean data with uncrewed surface vessels

Xocean, an Irish marine robotics startup that provides ocean data to the energy and hydrography industries using uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), has raised €115 million ($119 million) as it looks to expand coverage to additional sectors. Founded in 2017, Xocean has built a fleet of remotely-controlled USVs that can remain offshore for long periods of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23 hours ago LIVE: Thousands flee as deadly California wildfires spread: ABC News Live

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34 hours ago LA Mayor Karen Bass in 2021 Bashed Ted Cruz for Being out of Texas During Hurricane

Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass, who is now under fire for being in Ghana as wildfires spread across her city, once bashed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for being out of state when Hurricane Beryl hit Texas in 2021. The post LA Mayor Karen Bass in 2021 Bashed Ted Cruz for Being out of Texas During Hurricane appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 hours ago OpenAI Whistleblower’s Death in SF Has His Parents Skeptical of City’s Investigation

OpenAI Whistleblower’s Death in SF Has His Parents Skeptical of City’s Investigation  KQED

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34 hours ago Blinken says Trump’s push for United States to take control of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’

Blinken says Trump’s push for United States to take control of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’  Jefferson City News Tribune

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24 hours ago Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Dismisses Criticism of City’s Wildfire Response

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Dismisses Criticism of City’s Wildfire Response  The New York Times

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38 hours ago Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell reflects on challenges facing city, highlights 2025 goals

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell reflects on challenges facing city, highlights 2025 goals  KING5.com

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24 hours ago LA suburb doubles down on sanctuary city policies as neighboring city burns

As whole neighborhoods in Los Angeles burn to the ground, city council members in nearby Long Beach, California, voted to double down on their sanctuary city policies, vowing to resist President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations.

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39 hours ago After Trump visit, Republicans still divided on tax and border security plan

After Trump visit, Republicans still divided on tax and border security plan  The Washington Post

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24 hours ago 'Unprecedented' fires still torching LA area; 180,000 told to flee: Live updates

'Unprecedented' fires still torching LA area; 180,000 told to flee: Live updates  USA TODAY

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